Commuters in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) can expect changes to several Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) routes during the holiday period. Extended hours will be provided up to midnight on Christmas Eve and 3:00 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, on routes operating from the company’s three main depots in Portmore, Spanish Town and Rockfort. The routes include, from...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), presents a copy of the plea-bargaining document to Rotary Club of St. Andrew North President, Ian Rose. The presentation was made during the Club’s meeting at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on December 18, where Mr. Chuck spoke on the topic:‘Plea Bargaining and Related Justice Matters’.

Persons are being reminded not to drink alcohol while they are operating motor vehicles, as many crashes occur during the Christmas period, when persons overindulge. According to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, the Yuletide season is a period when people eat and drink a lot, and overindulgence poses problems when people have to drive. “It...

Output prices for producers in the Mining and Quarrying industry increased by 0.2 per cent for November 2024, while the Manufacturing industry remained relatively unchanged as released today by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The movement in the Mining and Quarrying industry was attributed to a similar 0.2 per cent increase in the index for the major group ‘Bauxite...

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has partnered with TotalEnergies on the petroleum entity’s ‘Helmet 4 Life’ initiative, which is intended to distribute certified helmets to motorcyclists and pillion riders islandwide. Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Relations at the ITA, Dontae Matthews, told JIS News that the undertaking aims to achieve a reduction in road fatalities and serious injuries. “Under...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has commends the Ministry’s hardworking staff for their contribution to the educational landscape over the past year. She noted that their work is critical to Jamaica’s advancement. Senator Morris Dixon was addressing the annual staff awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of team members from the...

Jamaicans are being urged to critically evaluate the information they consume and adopt a more safety-conscious approach when venturing out in public. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay, made the appeal recently while speaking with JIS News. She said it is imperative for citizens to stay informed through...